2023 Honda HR-V VS Toyota Corolla Cross || Which Small SUV Should You Buy? 

I gotta cross. It was price for me . I gotta a l trim for 21,500 dealer took 2000 off msrp. I drove a hard bargain we were negotiating for what seemed like hours, I paid cash

158 HP just doesn't do it for me. Their biggest complaint is that they are gutless. The Corolla Cross Hybrid has 196 HP.

Thanks for pointing this out - rear legroom is a pet peeve of mine - I'm only 6' 2" and while I don't often sit in the 2nd row, when I do it's often an uncomfortable affair.

I bought the cross. I like the hrv really good. But my Toyota dealer cut $2,000 of msrp bringing my total to $21,500

God. This. you can NOT fit a carseat in the Cross. Looking to trade in for the HRV asap. What a joke

@@andrewharris9302 good price! where is it?

@@andrewharris9302 What dealership? I might have to fly to buy cheaper, where im at they have a stupid mark up. $4k+

Is tge loudness the same for the xle 2.0 awd trim?

Sport mode noting change except color on instruments. Its placebo.. ;)

I have an HR-V 6-speed manual. Four a 4-cylinder, the acceleration is pretty good on the stick

@level7041not bad at all. I saw a lot of complaints regarding the 0-60 before I purchased, but rest assured it is no issue at all

I think you will love the Cross.

I'm a short person -- under 5' tall. And in the Cross, even at the highest seat setting, I still couldn't see the front of the car; and the steering wheel cut into me, with limited adjustability.

But that grille though 🤷‍♂️

Not to add the perfect size as a Subcompact. HRV is almost as big as the CRV at 183 or so in length.

Maintenance is by far more expensive on a Toyota than a Honda.. and they are a pain to work on everything is plastic now..

Actually the resale value of the Honda is better.

I do my own maintenance and the Honda is far easier to work on yourself.

@@Hardworkpays209 Too bad it's gutless. I like a car with some get up and go!

@@johnwetzel1048 I wouldn’t say gutless at all. The cvt bleeds a lot of power if you just mash the gas but if you give it about 3/4 then roll into full throttle it has some pep. Gotta let the cvt catch up. Everyone I seen that said it’s slow just mashes the gas. It’s not a sports car and I didn’t buy it to be one I bought it because it’s one of if not the only Japanese suv that comes with a standard 4banger no hybrid no turbo just a good ole k20…

more legroom in the rear is more practical

@@konic40 I can agree with you that legroom is great. But how far will leg room take you when your px can not get AC nor charge their entertainment devices mmm....gotta think about that. I think legroom, over functionality in a vehicle this size is probably not a deal breaker....but no rear USB ports ..for sure a deal breaker for someone looking to buy in this bracket.. (small suv).

Hopefully a hybrid is coming

dont hybrids normally lose the spare tyre?

Might be a Toyota thing. I was looking to buy a SUV, never owned a Toyota before and test drove a couple of them. They felt really cramped inside, I'm 6ft. Ended up going with a MDX because it was more roomy and had more to offer.

Go get a bigger SUV. This is compact SUV

@@lot5953 it really is a sub compact

did you have a bigger car before? I'm the same height and I felt like I had a lot of room in the cross but my last car was a vw beetle

Really? I just bought a corolla cross hybrid over a week ago and I am 6'4" with a high leg to body ratio and I had no problems comfortably fitting in the drivers seat. In fact I don't think I even put the driver seat all the way back the way I currently have it. The back seat however is pretty cramped I will give you that, but it is not everyday I have people in the backseat anyway and either way it is their problem if they don't have enough legroom and not mine.

I love mine I got the exl

​@Brendan Sword same here...I got the meteor gray, the leather just feels so good!

Nope looks like a outstretched frog!ugly ugly!it does rise better and have better acceleration than the cross tho

​@@TragickSinthe corolla cross looks like a cat with a face mask. The interior looks sub premium.

Got the EX-L in Nordic Forest and do not regret it a bit. I just love it.

My thoughts exactly. I can't deny Honda has better style though.

Kia's get broken into and stolen every 5 seconds; Kia Boys. There's a class action lawsuit against them.

Then I'd take the HR-V 👍

Waiting for mine! So glad to hear you are loving your HRV!

How much over Monroney (MSRP) did you have to pay? Just curious since I'm looking at this and the Toyota, plus the next size up Honda (CRV) and Toyota (RAV4.)

@@jsfbay1 my dealership asking 4k over. I got them to 3k...

@@jsfbay1< You won’t go wrong with the Cross.

16 month wait for my wife's cross and 8 months for my 4runner.

WTH? That's crazy.

Chip shortage is not an issue anymore. The reason why we don’t have cars in dealership is just because MANUFACTURERS limit their production. Low supply makes the prices goes up. It works for them!! Making a lot of PROFIT!

Kia Sorento is the most solid in crash test

@@gutadin5< But it’s a KIA.

@@gutadin5 the sorento isn’t even part of this market. These are tiny entry level SUVs, the sorento has a third row lol.

I can speak for myself: I own an HR-V and was in two car accidents. That thing takes a hit like a tank. I was never harmed, not so much as a bruise, I love my HR-V

@@MsBerries25 Wow! What model year is your HRV?

And a remote start on the key fob

With that amazing K20 engine, I wouldn't be surprised if the HR-V matches the Toyota for longevity

@@carhelpcorner it’s hit and miss with Honda, I had K24 it blew cylinder one…never had any engines blow from the ones that I owned in 80s and 90s. All quality issues started 2010s and up with Hondas.

@@Thankyou_3 yes. It is my fifth Honda. I had the 88 prelude. The best Honda I had. It was so fun with the stick shift and no issue except minor water leaking in the sunroof. Then 95 civic which had no issue until 80k mileage. Two blew radiators and engine leak. Then I owned 06 accord and not a single issue for 9 years, then I owned the 15 Accord hybrid and no issue for 8 years. Now I got the HRV for my wife and let's see..

👌

both Honda and Toyota have a reliable CVTs

@Level 70 Wow. That is crazy long.

@Level 70 lol. 2023 cross hybrid is coming. Corolla cross hybrid is an option in asian countries 2 years ago til present.

@Level 70 Not in the USA, the wait is about 3-6 months, sometimes even less! The biggest issue is that the Corolla Cross Hybrid version isn't even on sale yet, so that may take months!

Can you get aftermarket remote starter

The safety system in the 2023 Corolla Cross is Toyota's top of the line 3.0 version.

Mazda CX-30 is a great choice but interior spase is the worst in class

@@eugenes9620 It's definitely more of a vehicle for only 1-2 adult sized passengers (up front). People who need to haul adult-sized passengers in the rear seats all the time should by buying CX-5 or larger vehicles, not the smallest crossover size segment offered in North America.

I can’t find a dealership who has a tester. Customers are placing deposits as they are in transit…unfortunate. I am holding off for the exact color, trim & interior… are you perhaps under 5 feet? I can’t find any reviews for people who are on the shorter side. Hope you are loving your HRV!!!

@@julesinwonderland9102 Hi, I am 5'4" and it was fairly comfortable. Have you called a lot of dealerships? Two of them n my area had demos to drive, so I am sure if you call around there might be a dealership in your area that has one. Another thing you could do is put a deposit on one and make sure it's refundable, the if you drive it and don't like it you can get your money back. I sat in my friend's new Subaru Crosstrek, and honestly I liked that better than the HRV. It was more comfortable and I felt like the inside was better put together, however running into the issue of none available to test drive. 🤷‍♀ I am waiting for the next allocation of HRVs so mine isn't even on the way yet.

@@bettysmith4527 I have put my information out to about 6 surrounding dealerships and none available to test. I also want to test the Toyota Cross & Crosstrek. Originally, I had my heart set on the Forester, but they have gotten too big for my liking- I hope you get your car soon!

@@julesinwonderland9102 Sorry you were unable to find a demo HRV, hopefully you can maybe put a deposit down and just see if you like it, if not get money back. I test drove a lightly used Sbuie Crosstrek today, it was the more affordable premium trim level (My friend has the limited high end with leather), it was a 2021 because they had no new ones for a test drive, but I did not like how it drove or handled, the cloth seats were incredibly uncomfortable, and the screen was so tiny it was barely visible. The limited is nicer with leather and a much larger screen, but it also has a much larger price and it doesn't even include a moon roof or auto dimming mirror, all extra. The HRV is MUCH nicer in my opinion, it's much better looking with a more modern interior and better tech. I also felt like it handled much better with a smoother quieter ride, so I am sticking with the HRV, as I also don't trust Subaru for reliability, they have a lot of complaints about expensive issues. I would have liked to test drive a corolla Cross, but like you I cannot find one just to test drive since there are no used ones available as it is a newer model, but I did hear they are not as nice on the inside and have. a lot of road noise. . Anyway, good luck with your search as well, I do hope you find a new ride soon!

@@bettysmith4527 I am in contact with a local dealership who will be getting a demo car soon! As soon as I know it is the best option for me, I will put a deposit. I am going for the EXL AWD Pearl white with grey interior. So classy! I have tested a Crosstrek and didn't like the way it handled either, I test drove the 2022 HRV but, felt it was a bit too snug for me and the pricetag was just as much for the 2023 with Leather and bells & whistles that I want. Thank you for the well wishes!😊

Yes I love that Honda didn't bother with it in the HR-V

Are you talking about the brake hold button ?

On the Cross it only activates when you push down on the break harder while at a full stop. During my test drive I never even activated it.

Good point both features you don't get in the HR-V

@@carhelpcorner Also rear vents, rear armrest, and rear cupholders on the Corolla Cross.

@@carhelpcorner you get a power drivers seat on the HRV in the EX-L trim. I sat in a CC (couldn't test drive any because they were sold, so I bought an HRV which I could test drive twice!), and the CC has a very cheap and honestly, kind ugly interior. I love Toyota, but their interior styling and quality is awful, just my opinion!

@@bettysmith4527 I agree, Honda HRV's interior styling just feels premium in quality. But the price difference and hybrid option of the Corolla Cross nudges it for the win!

@@johnxnor1711 The corolla Cross Hybrid isn't even in showrooms yet, so unfortunately it may take months to get one if you choose to. I could not even get an HRV after two months of waiting, so I went with a new 2022 Honda CRV Ex, which has more fetures and power than the HRV, for about 1500ish more when compared to the HRV EXL I wanted. Picked the new CRV up today, and so far I am very happy with it!

The 1.5t is a terrible engine. They made the right choice knowing people are gonna buy this for it’s reliability..

Hrv doesn't have Usb port and AC vent on the 2nd row👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

@@bryllercrown3874 Good catch! USB connections are essential with everyone owning their own devices. AC is also nice to control from rear.

True a lot of black in the HR-V

@@jeretso there is a 12v behind the rear seat ( in the trunk). I used it for my kids to charge when we were on the road trip. I got a console cup holder from Amazon for the rear seat. The AC of the HRV is very cold. The honeycomb design is amazing. Cross or Crosstrek interior design is out-dated for me. The legroom of the cross killed the deal for me. I used to own the juke which was much faster than the HRV or cross. And it was fun to drive. But my kids grow taller and the rear leg room of the juke bothered them a lot. It was why I picked the HRV instead of the cross even I paid $3k more. I just wanted one car that will fit all my needs and the HRV size, look, Honda reliability just fitted my needs

@@ty4508 Yes you cant beat extra legroom. I like to ride in the back to test my vehicles :)

cant wait for all those dead lithium batteries with no good way to recycle them

The K20 motor the HRV uses is port injection and is probably one of the most reliable motors on the market.

Over financing for 7 years, a base AWD HRV is $6500 more than a base AWD Corolla cross. I’ll take the cross any day

@@craijona it's up to you man. But Toyota always focused on reliability rather then comfort, my personal opinion.

I have owned Hondas for 3 decades (1980s-2000s). Recently in 2010s owned Toyotas, by far Toyotas/Lexus are better quality, more durable and annoyingly reliable. Hondas lost their path along the way and they built garbage now days.

Hrv doesn't have Usb port and AC vent on the 2nd row👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

HRV is def little more fun to drive but yeah Toyota might be a little cheaper and reliable.

Not to mention the cost to replace the battery, if you own the vehicle longer than 8 years!

I have been driving a hybrid accord over 8 yrs and it averaged 45 mpg life time. Now, I am worrying the battery and Honda said it will cost 4-5k to replace it and they said they may not have stock. I am planning to sell it before it becomes an issue. Too expensive to replace the battery. If you go hybrid, Toyota may be a better choice since they always sell a lot. And Toyota probably has a lot of spare parts around.

@@ty4508 It's not worth it honestly, they Carolla Cross Hybrid is only going to get a handful of MPG over the gas model, so the extra 3K you spend on the hybrid PLUS the risk of battery failure makes it not worth it to me. Also in ten years the demand for batteries for hybrids, as many of them will be about a decade old plus by then, may outpace the supply!

They both ride well but the HR-V feels a bit more solid and agile

Great question. From what I I have seen on RU-vid people change the CVT 20,000 miles. Idk

I always wonder about the CVT’s too. I’ve seen a video where a person had a newer Toyota Corolla (named “Toyota Corolla E210 transmission failure at 20,000 miles”) and the CVT had to be replaced early. I’ve been looking at the larger SUV’s like the Toyota RAV4 non-hybrid that has a regular automatic and the Mazda CX-5 and cx-50 which also have regular automatics.

Why bother about the cvt. Both are cvt thus you like them or not. And almost never sub compact and compact will be cvt. Even mercedes, lexus. Bmw etc compact are using cvt.

I did some more research into this. It seems that Nissan’s Jatco CVTs really damaged CVT reliability reputation. Jeep CVTs also apparently were problematic. Honda and Toyota CVTs seem to be much more reliable, in general. Honda puts CVTs in just about all their cars and small/medium SUVs, basically anything smaller than a Pilot or Passport. So that is millions of Honda CVTs on the road over at least the last decade, a very large sample. And I didn’t read a lot of complaints. I did read a bunch of reviews saying the Honda CVTs were fine. This leads me to conclude that I shouldn’t worry too much about the CVT in the HRV. Just make sure to change the transmission fluid on time and generally take good care of the vehicle, and should be good to go. The same is true about Toyota CVTs.

Honda has the most reliable and dependable CVT transmissions in the market.

It will. Honda confirmed it. But they didn’t say when, unfortunately.

@@adamesd3699 européen version is hybrid

How are you 4' 12? That would be 5 ft even... just saying

Yup, I test drove an HRV and it rides SO quietly and smooth, and in my opinion the interior quality is better than the Toyota!

The tire of the HRV is noisy in highway.you cannot listen to any music. I was looking at cross, HRV, Crosstrek and Tuscon. All of them were almost the same price for me except cross which was 2-3k cheaper but the wait time was 2-3 months. I was leaning to Crosstrek and it has more legroom than cross and very similar to HRV. But the look and the interior design of HRV won. I skipped Tuscon due to the recent fire issue and questionable reliability. I ended up getting a HRV and have been driving it around 2 months. The quality is not as good as the old Honda but definitely better driving experience than cross which is typically Toyota.